investigationnounfeminine/ĩvɛʃtiɡɐˈsɐ̃w/mediumin·ves·ti·ga·çãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act of investigating; seeking information or evidence about a subject.The investigation has been concluded.We are conducting an investigation into the case.syninquiryresearchEtymologyDo latim 'investigatio'Related wordsinvestigadorinvestigadorainvestigativo